Writer's Digest Books

Give your story a solid foundation--a plot that engages readers from start to finish! The best stories linger in the hearts and minds of readers for decades. These tales gain their power through...

4 A.M. Breakthrough: Unconventional Writing Exercises That Transform Your FictionAuthor: Brian KiteleyPublisher: Writer'S Digest BooksPublication Date: Jan 12, 2009Number of Pages: 288 pagesLanguage:...

Create unforgettable characters your readers will love! Want to make your characters and their stories more compelling, complex, and original than ever before? 45 Master Characters is here to help...

Perseverance is much more important than talent. Because so many talented people fall by the wayside. --James Michener The history of writing is full of authors striving to succeed in a...

The Must-Have Guide to Humor Writing Bring on the funny! With Comedy Writing Secrets 3rd Edition, you can discover the secrets of humor writing that will keep your readers rolling in their seats...

Essential Writing Skills For College And BeyondAuthor: Charlene GillPublisher: Writer'S Digest BooksPublication Date: Apr 15, 2014Number of Pages: 256 pagesLanguage: EnglishBinding: PaperbackISBN-10:...

Finally--a book of writing advice that accounts for all of the messy, perverse, practical, and inexplicable parts of being a human who writes The truth is that all of the "writing rules" you've...

How does good writing stand out? If its purpose is to convey facts, findings, or instructions, it need be read only once for its content to be clear. If its purpose is to entertain or to provoke...

Fill Your Performance with Spontaneity and Energy Improvisation is an essential and invaluable technique for the actor's repertoire: It asks you to think beyond a script--and its memorized lines,...

A collection of essays from historians, linguists, martial artists, and other experts to help you write more compelling fantasy by getting the facts right Whether it's correctly naming the parts of a...

Write vibrant scenes and essential summaries"Show--don't tell." How many times have you heard this standard bit of writing advice? It's so common in writing courses and critiques that it has become a...

A Poetry Journal to Poem Your Days Away! Don't wait for inspiration to strike! Whether you're an aspiring or published poet, this book will help you get in a frame of mind to make creative writing a...

Author: Pat PattisonPublisher: Writer'S Digest BooksPublication Date: Jan 10, 2012Number of Pages: 240 pagesLanguage: EnglishBinding: PaperbackISBN-10: 1599632977ISBN-13: 9781599632971

The 3 A.M. Epiphany: Uncommon Writing Exercises That Transform Your FictionAuthor: Brian KiteleyPublisher: Writer'S Digest BooksPublication Date: Aug 05, 2005Number of Pages: 272 pagesLanguage:...

Engage Your Readers with Emotion While writers might disagree over showing versus telling or plotting versus pantsing, none would argue this: If you want to write strong fiction, you must make your...

Prime Your Freelance Writing Career for Success! So you want to be a freelance writer. Great! But now you're faced with a laundry list of questions: Should I freelance full time or part time? Should...

Seeking writing success? Start at the beginning... Whether you're looking to get published or just hoping to hook your reader, first impressions are vital. Compelling opening scenes are the key to...

An insightful and actionable guide to creating a hero that readers will fall in love with, from the author of The Secrets of Story The hardest yet most essential element of writing great fiction is...

You've just boarded a plane. You've loaded your phone with your favorite podcasts, but before you can pop in your earbuds, disaster strikes: The guy in the next seat starts telling you all about...

Where do you get your ideas? It's a question that plagues every writer. And once you've got an idea, what then? Ideas without a plan, without a purpose, are no more than pleasant thoughts. So how do...

From Sex to Schizophrenia: Everything You Need to Develop Your Characters! What makes a person commit a white-collar crime? Who is a likely candidate to join a cult? Why do children have imaginary...

Writing And Selling Your Mystery Novel Revised And Expanded Edition: The Complete Guide To Mystery, Suspense, And CrimeAuthor: Hallie EphronPublisher: Writer'S Digest BooksPublication Date: Jan 13,...

The Must-Have Guide for Songwriters Writing Better Lyrics has been a staple for songwriters for nearly two decades. Now this revised and updated 2nd Edition provides effective tools for everything...

Author: Philip AthansPublisher: Writer's Digest BooksPublication Date: Sep 18, 2014Number of Pages: 224 pagesLanguage: EnglishBinding: PaperbackISBN-10: 1599638088ISBN-13: 9781599638089

Writing Picture Books Revised And Expanded Edition: A Hands-On Guide From Story Creation To PublicationAuthor: Ann Whitford PaulPublisher: Writer's Digest BooksPublication Date: Nov 13, 2018Number of...

Author: Donald MaassPublisher: Writer's Digest BooksPublication Date: Jun 01, 2004Number of Pages: 240 pagesLanguage: EnglishBinding: PaperbackISBN-10: 158297263XISBN-13: 9781582972633

Craft Vibrant Characters and an Intimate Reading Experience The key to excellent fiction lies in its characters: the unforgettable protagonists, antagonists, and secondary characters who populate the...

Writing Your Legacy: The Step-By-Step Guide To Crafting Your Life StoryAuthor: Richard Campbell, Cheryl SvenssonPublisher: Writer's Digest BooksPublication Date: Jul 23, 2015Number of Pages: 256...